WorksheetsDISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following factors can increase a community's vulnerability to disasters?
A. Strong emergency response plans
B. High poverty levels and lack of resources
C. Well-constructed infrastructure
D. Access to education and training
Which of the following is an economic impact of a disaster?
Answer: B. Damage to infrastructure and loss of businesses
A. Displacement of families
B. Damage to infrastructure and loss of businesses
C. Psychological trauma in survivors
D. Loss of biodiversity
What is a key factor that can enhance a community's resilience to disasters?
A. Strong community networks
B. Lack of emergency drills
C. Poor communication systems
D. High levels of unemployment
Which of the following is an example of a geological hazard?
A. Flood
B. Earthquake
C. Epidemic
D. Forest fire
A coastal town is frequently hit by typhoons. What would be the best way to analyze the town's vulnerability?
A. Study the frequency of typhoons in the region
B. Assess the town’s early warning system and evacuation plans
C. Analyze the economic damage caused by previous typhoons
D. Look at other towns that have suffered similar hazards
After a volcanic eruption, a nearby town is buried under ash. However, poor urban planning had allowed homes to be built too close to the volcano. What is the main vulnerability that worsened the disaster?
A. The town lacked access to emergency services
B. The eruption was more intense than expected
C. Homes were constructed in high-risk areas near the volcano
D. The town experienced a simultaneous earthquake
What does "severity of exposure" refer to in the context of disaster risk?
A. The likelihood of a disaster happening in a given area
B. The level of damage or harm caused by a disaster to individuals or communities
C. The speed at which disaster recovery occurs
D. The distance between the disaster and emergency responders
Why is accurate prediction of disasters important for disaster risk reduction?
A. It allows emergency responders to eliminate hazards before they happen
B. It helps communities prepare in advance and reduce the impact on lives and property
C. Predictions reduce the occurrence of disasters
D. Accurate predictions guarantee that no damage will occur during a disaster
A city faces a major flood, causing businesses to shut down for months. How would this affect the community from an economic perspective?
A. It will cause a loss of income, jobs, and increase in poverty for many families
B. It will only affect individuals who lost their homes
C. The flood will have no impact on the local economy
D. The city will recover quickly because businesses can relocate
Which demographic group is often considered more vulnerable during disasters?
A. Government officials
B. Middle-income families
C. Young adults with strong physical health
D. Elderly individuals and people with disabilities
What does the term "elements exposed to hazards" refer to in disaster risk reduction?
A. Only the natural environment that surrounds a community
B. All people, properties, infrastructure, and systems that could be affected by a disaster
C. Only government buildings and emergency response systems
D. The geographical features of a region
Answer: B. All people, properties, infrastructure, and systems that could be affected by a disaster
A. All people, properties, infrastructure, and systems that could be affected by a disaster
B. Only the natural environment that surrounds a community
C. Only government buildings and emergency response systems
D. The geographical features of a region
This encompasses identifying people’s capacity to cope with hazards, being able to form a structured organization, and creating an implementation of proper disaster risk reduction and management.
Economic vulnerability
Physical vulnerability
Environmental vulnerability
Social vulnerability
The conduct of _______ is an essential activity which can practically determine the different elements exposed to certain types of hazards. The vulnerability of such elements if not recognized and given action can be considered as an impending disaster.
A. Disaster risk assessment
B. Mitigation
C. Warning
D. Prediction
_______can be described as the situation of communities including its people, residences, infrastructure, and economic resources that are located in areas that are hazard-prone (UNISDR, 2017).
A. Vulnerability
B. Hazards
C. Exposure
D. Mitigation
These structures are designed by incompetent engineers and architects, meaning they do not have a building permit. In the same manner, they also do not follow the safety standards of building construction.
Non-engineered construction
Owner-built buildings
C. Engineered construction
D. None of the choices
Which of the following hazards is not classified as hydro-meteorological?
A. Hurricane
B. Tsunami
C. Flood
D. Drought
What is one way to reduce vulnerability in disaster-prone areas?
A. Ignoring local risks and hazards
B. Improving infrastructure and emergency preparedness education
C. Reducing government spending on disaster programs
D. Avoiding community engagement in disaster planning
Which anthropogenic activity can lead to the destabilization of land and increased landslide risks?
A. Reforestation efforts
B. Urban planning and development
C. Mining activities
D. Construction of reservoirs
Which of the following best describes "hazard vulnerability"?
A. The probability that a hazard will occur
B. The susceptibility of a community to the impacts of hazards
C. The preparedness of a community for a disaster
D. The response capability of emergency services
